POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION OF FACTORIES IN MINNA TO DETERMINE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF STAFF

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a post-occupancy evaluation of selected factory buildings in Minna. A survey of registered and functional factories was undertaken to examine the condition of factories: staff working conditions, space management, and user satisfaction. The research investigated the technical aspects, environmental conditions, adequacy of space provision within factory buildings, personal protective equipment (PPE), Health and safety (H&S) regulations and facilities standards, ventilation and maintenance standards of factories in Minna from the perspective of the workers. The research made some recommendations that would help entrepreneurs in the management of factories in Nigeria with useful guidelines for creating a better working environment for factory workers. The research concludes that post-occupancy evaluation should be carried out annually on factories so as to guarantee health and safety of the occupants.